Andy, taken aback, realized he had misspoken and quickly smiled, saying, "No, Ivy. Come here, and let's see how Grandpa's plan is going. I've already asked Dom, that little rascal, to return to the old house. He will arrive tomorrow, and when we leave the hospital today, we'll go home together. We will meet your brother first. Five days later, we will invite the media for a surprise announcement. What do you think?" "Grandpa, I have no objections. Your arrangements are fine." Ivy thought that since she had already agreed to her grandfather's plan, there was no need to be coy. She accepted it straightforwardly. "However, can Grandpa please arrange for an etiquette teacher for my mom and me? I think, as a last-minute effort, we shouldn't embarrass you." "Ivy, you are indeed my good granddaughter." Andy smiled with many wrinkles on his face. "Uncle Jim will arrange for the best etiquette teacher in the city for you." "Okay." Ivy nodded. "I'll prepare for your discharge now." The discharge procedures were already completed, and after sorting out the details, Ivy and her mother accompanied Andy as he left the hospital. During this time, Ivy received a message from Shawn, saying he couldn't attend the banquet five days later because Cato Alter had caused trouble again. Ivy grumbled about Cato Alter's uselessness but had to suppress her disappointment as she consoled Shawn. "It's okay; there are plenty of opportunities. You don't need to worry." After her conversation with Shawn, Ivy messaged Grandma Winston. Unexpectedly, Grandma Winston had just put down Shawn's notification call and now had to ruthlessly reject Ivy. "Ivy, I'm really sorry, dear. A relative of Grandma's in Canada is sick, and I have to go visit them. I'm already on my way to the airport. I'll be visiting you when I return." Ivy: ... It was indeed a troublesome period lately. Ivy called Lilith and, after discussing her own matters, asked, "Lilith, would you like to accompany me to this banquet?" Ivy had only asked as a courtesy, as she understood that Lilith was currently pregnant and shouldn't endure long journeys. She had thought that if Lilith couldn't come this time, she'd arrange for her and Shawn to meet her grandfather at a later time. The most important people should be chosen to be together on special days and in private settings. However, to her surprise, Lilith immediately cheered, "That's great, Ivy! I'm coming right now. I won't leave; I'll stay at your grandfather's house. I'll be with you!" Ivy chuckled, saying, "You're already a mother, yet you're acting like a child." At that moment, Uncle Jim walked over, listening to Ivy's tone, and asked, "Miss, is it Miss Lilith Smith?" Ivy nodded. "Miss Ivy, if Miss Smith comes, she can stay in our residence, rest, and take care of her pregnancy. The residence has been empty for decades, and Dom rarely comes back. It's a bit more lively with more people. Mr. Livingston likes a lively atmosphere, and if Miss Smith plans to stay here during her pregnancy or even have the child raised here in the future, he will be very happy." Uncle Jim had just finished speaking when he heard Lilith's excited response from the other side of the phone, "That's great! Thank you, Uncle Jim. I'll start packing now!" Ivy raised an eyebrow and looked at Uncle Jim. Uncle Jim politely took the phone and replied, "Miss Lilith, please stay put; I'll send a private plane to pick you up." Ivy: ... City S and City A were only a river apart; there was no need to be so extravagant. But Lilith seemed even more thrilled. "Uncle Jim, let's exchange a contact number. I'll send you my location." Fine. If everyone was happy, then Ivy was happy as well. She let them sort it out themselves. However, Ivy didn't anticipate that the sight of the Livingston family's private plane circling above City A would cause a sensation among the city's upper-class society. Especially when they saw Lilith, laden with bags, boarding the plane. The gossip media and busybodies erupted in excitement. The rumors about Lilith being pregnant with an illegitimate child had been spreading in upper-class society during this period. Many people privately mocked the Smith family. Never did they expect that the child Lilith was carrying would turn out to be Dom Livingston's! In an instant, the Smith elders and the whole city's upper class were overjoyed. This was a remarkable turn of events. Lilith’s parents immediately called Lilith, "Lilith, where are you?"At that moment, Lilith was looking down at the harbor that separated City S from City A. The deep harbor was not as deep as her thoughts. "I'm going to stay with the Livingston family," Lilith said. Her father, thrilled, didn't even mind her disrespectful tone, and begged, "Lilith, Daddy was wrong. Can you forgive me?" "You should apologize to Ivy," Lilith responded, her tone firm. Mr. Smith was momentarily baffled, not understanding, but quickly realized. "Yes, you're right. we shouldn't have cursed Ivy. So, when you get back, we should all get together. Call Ivy, and we'll apologize to her." "An apology is necessary," Lilith said coldly. "I just don't know if the Livingston family will accept it." With that, Lilith hung up the phone. Ivy was the little princess of the Livingston family. With the Livingston family's vast influence, would they be unable to find out about what had happened before? Lilith knew that it wouldn't take five days; all the people in City A who had bullied Ivy in the past would face retribution. As for her parents, they would certainly be punished, but it wouldn't be too severe. No matter what, Ivy loved her and wouldn't want to make her unhappy. The helicopter carried her over the harbor, shielding her from the chaos below. The sea breeze gently blew, and Lilith, with a rare sense of comfort, slowly drifted off to sleep. When she opened her eyes again, the plane had already arrived at the Livingston family's residence. She had just disembarked when the Livingston family's staff car arrived. Ivy and Emma accompanied Andy as he slowly got out of the car, creating a heartwarming scene of three generations together. "Ivy." She called out softly, afraid her voice would disturb them. Ivy saw Lilith and quickly went up to hug her. "Lilith, come on. You're pregnant now, so you shouldn’t strain yourself." Andy had also noticed her. Even though he was well past his prime, with gray hair and many wrinkles, his aura, honed over decades in the business world, still made Lilith somewhat fearful. Once they entered the residence and sat down on the sofa, it looked quite heartwarming. After they had all sat down in the living room, Andy saw that Lilith was still quite tense. He quickly smiled to reassure her. "Lilith, treat this place as your home. You are Ivy's close friend, and you're like a half-granddaughter to me. The Livingston family can certainly accommodate you." Lilith was deeply moved by this display of favoritism. "Grandpa Andy, thank you!" Andy waved his hand and said, "Don't mention it. Remember, Ivy is my treasured granddaughter, and I will treat everyone who loves her well, including you. So, don't worry about your parents. I believe that in five days, when Ivy's identity is revealed, the shock they receive will be the most significant punishment for them." "Grandpa!" Ivy had detected his intent, "Don't scare her!" "Hmph!" Andy pouted. "I'm just stating facts, not trying to scare her. This time, I won't hold them accountable for insulting you because of Lilith. But next time, hmm, I won't spare them!" "Grandpa!" "Ivy." Lilith quickly held Ivy and said, "Grandpa is right. My parents do need to learn a lesson." "But..." Ivy wanted to say more, but when she saw that Lilith didn't respond, she decided not to speak further. Just then, Uncle Jim came in with a pile of gifts and a fruit basket. "Dir, Cato Alter had someone deliver these gifts as a gesture of sympathy." "Heh!" Andy squinted his eyes, smiling slyly, "Is the gift sender still waiting outside?" "Yes, he's waiting at the door." "Very well. Throw all the gifts he sent to me outside! Tell him if he's got the guts, he can come here now to see me and offer his sympathy in person! Trying to appease me with a bouquet of flowers, hehe, I won't buy it! Cato Alter has the audacity to seduce women, but doesn't have the courage to admit it, does he?!" ***